Very fast on the basepaths, he was good at stealing bases and rarely got caught. Displayed solid defense at second base. Had a pretty good batting eye.

Flaws:

Didn't have a lot of power. His approach against left-handed pitching wasn't very good, so he struggled against most of them throughout his career.

Career Potential:

Speedy platoon second baseman.

Career Honors & Awards

League

Honor

Description

International League (AAA)

All-Star Team

2008

Movements & Injuries

2014

5/16/2014

Announced his retirement.

5/13/2014

Outrighted to Buffalo (AAA).

5/11/2014

Designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays.

4/29/2014

Contract purchased from Buffalo (AAA).

3/24/2014

Assigned by the Toronto Blue Jays to their minor league camp.

1/16/2014

Signed by the Toronto Blue Jays to a minor league contract and invited to spring training.

2013

12/02/2013

Kansas City Royals declined to tender a contract.

9/09/2013

Missed 5 games (stomach virus).

9/04/2013

Stomach virus, day-to-day.

8/12/2013

Missed 14 games (sprained left knee).

8/01/2013

Sprained left knee, 15-day DL (retroactive to July 28th, 2013).

7/30/2013

Sore left knee, day-to-day.

7/23/2013

Missed 2 games (sprained left knee).

7/21/2013

Sprained left knee, day-to-day.

7/18/2013

Recalled from Omaha (AAA).

6/22/2013

Optioned to Omaha (AAA).

2012

11/30/2012

Re-signed by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract.

10/03/2012

Missed the last 44 regular season games (fractured left thumb).

8/18/2012

Fractured left thumb, 15-day DL.

7/09/2012

Missed 20 games (left leg injury).

6/18/2012

Left leg injury, 15-day DL.

6/12/2012

Missed 17 games (ribcage contusion).

5/22/2012

Ribcage contusion, 15-day DL.

5/19/2012

Missed 2 games (sore ribs).

5/17/2012

Sore ribs, day-to-day.

1/16/2012

Re-signed by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract.

2011

2/25/2011

Re-signed by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract.

2010

10/03/2010

Missed the last 20 games of the regular season (mild concussion).

9/13/2010

Mild concussion, day-to-day.

4/30/2010

Missed 13 games (right oblique muscle strain).

4/17/2010

Right oblique muscle strain, early September (retroactive to April 16th, 2010).

4/16/2010

Right oblique muscle strain, day-to-day.

2/28/2010

Re-signed by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract.

2009

11/06/2009

Acquired from the Chicago White Sox.

9/30/2009

Hernia, late August.

9/01/2009

Missed 18 games (oblique injury).

8/13/2009

Oblique injury, early September.

6/05/2009

Missed 3 games (right ankle injury).

6/02/2009

Right ankle injury, day-to-day.

5/01/2009

Missed 5 games (finger injury).

4/26/2009

Finger injury, day-to-day.

4/16/2009

Missed 2 games (tricep injury).

4/13/2009

Triceps injury, day-to-day.

2/25/2009

Re-signed by the Chicago White Sox to a one-year contract.

2008

10/02/2008

Did not make the playoff roster.

9/08/2008

Left wrist injury, day-to-day.

9/02/2008

Recalled from Charlotte (AAA).

8/26/2008

Optioned to Charlotte (AAA).

8/10/2008

Contract purchased from Charlotte (AAA).

2005

6/17/2005

Signed by the Chicago White Sox.

Career Transactions

2014

1/16/2014

Signed by the Toronto Blue Jays to a minor league contract.

2009

11/06/2009

Kansas City Royals traded Mark Teahen and cash to the Chicago White Sox for Chris Getz and Josh Fields.

2005

6/07/2005

Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 4th round in 2005.

Player News

Chris Getz decides to retire from baseball | 05/16/2014 9:40 AM

News

Chris Cotillo of MLBDailyDish.com reports that Chris Getz has decided to retire from baseball.

Chris Cotillo on Twitter

Impact

Getz was outrighted off the Blue Jays' 40-man roster earlier this week but has decided to hang up his cleats rather than report to Triple-A Buffalo. Just 30 years old, Getz finishes his career with a .250/.309/.307 batting line over parts of seven major league seasons.

Blue Jays outright Chris Getz to AAA level | 05/13/2014 5:45 PM

News

Blue Jays sent INF Chris Getz outright to Triple-A Buffalo.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Getz was designated for assignment by the Jays on Sunday after batting just .160 in 10 major league games. The 30-year-old infielder passed through waivers unclaimed.

Chris Getz designated for assignment | 05/11/2014 10:26 AM

News

Blue Jays designated 2B Chris Getz for assignment.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Getz batted just .160/.222/.200 over 10 games with the Jays. He seems likely to clear waivers.

Getz was batting .309/.382/.338 with nine RBI and six steals over his first 18 games in Triple-A and should get most of the playing time at second base following the Ryan Goins demotion. With his speed, he's worth considering in deeper fantasy leagues.

Blue Jays to promote 2B Chris Getz | 04/28/2014 7:21 PM

News

Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports that the Blue Jays will call up Chris Getz prior to Tuesday's game.

Sportsnet.ca

Impact

He'll take the roster spot of Ryan Goins, who has already been sent down. Getz earned the promotion after batting .309/.382/.338 with nine RBI and six steals over his first 18 games at Triple-A Buffalo. He should see a good amount of playing time at second base and makes for a worthy deep league pickup due to his speed.

Blue Jays sign Chris Getz to minors contract | 01/16/2014 11:29 AM

News

Blue Jays signed INF Chris Getz to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Shi Davidi on Twitter

Impact

Getz was non-tendered by the Royals in December after posting a rough .220/.288/.273 batting line in 2013. He'll struggle to make the Jays' Opening Day roster.

Royals non-tender second baseman Getz | 12/02/2013 12:54 PM

News

Royals non-tendered 2B Chris Getz.

Bob Nightengale on Twitter

Impact

Getz is now a free agent. The 30-year-old infielder batted just .220/.288/.273 in 237 plate appearances this past season and the Royals didn't want to give him a raise this winter in his second year of salary arbitration.

Chris Getz (concussion) cleared for action | 09/07/2013 4:06 PM

News

Chris Getz (concussion) has been cleared for action.

Bob Dutton on Twitter

Impact

Getz was displaying concussion-like symptoms earlier this week, but everything now checks out fine. He's batting .225/.291/.279 in 70 games this season.

Chris Getz undergoes concussion tests | 09/04/2013 7:34 PM

News

Chris Getz underwent concussion tests Wednesday.

Kansas City Star

Impact

Getz left Tuesday's game due to an upset stomach and mild dizziness. He awoke Wednesday with a headache, necessitating the tests, but did say he felt better later in the day. The results of the test aren't yet known.

Chris Getz leaves due to illness | 09/03/2013 8:57 PM

News

Chris Getz left Tuesday's game against the Mariners due to an upset stomach and mild dizziness.

Bob Dutton on Twitter

Impact

The Royals are calling his exit precautionary. Getz should be available to play Wednesday.

Royals activate Chris Getz from the 15-day DL | 08/12/2013 3:46 PM

News

Royals activated INF Chris Getz from the 15-day disabled list.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Getz missed exactly 15 days with a sprained left knee. He'll return Monday to a weak .209/.280/.281 slash line. The second baseman does not carry fantasy relevance.

Chris Getz (knee) heading to Kansas City | 08/12/2013 3:02 PM

News

Chris Getz (knee) is on his way to Kansas City.

Bob Dutton on Twitter

Impact

Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star suspects that the second baseman will be activated from the disabled list before Monday night's series-opener with the Marlins. Getz has been out since late July with a sprained knee.

Getz was placed on the disabled list Thursday with a sprained left knee, but the injury isn't a major concern. Because his stint on the DL was backdated, he could return on August 12 when first eligible.

Royals place Chris Getz on the disabled list | 08/01/2013 11:34 AM

News

Royals placed 2B Chris Getz on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained left knee.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

The move clears a 25-man roster spot for new outfielder Justin Maxwell, who will make his first start for the Royals on Thursday afternoon against the Twins. Getz should be ready for activation in about three weeks. Miguel Tejada figures to be the primary fill-in at second base.

Chris Getz expected back this weekend | 07/31/2013 10:34 PM

News

Chris Getz (knee) is expected to return to the lineup this weekend.

Royals.mlb.com

Impact

Getz would be ready to play Thursday, but since the Royals are facing a lefty, they'll give him another day. He's been bothered by soreness in his left knee for the past couple of weeks.

Getz (knee) not in Royals' lineup on Tuesday | 07/30/2013 5:20 PM

News

Chris Getz (knee) is out of the Royals' lineup Tuesday.

Bob Dutton on Twitter

Impact

Getz has been bothered by soreness in his left knee for the past couple of weeks. He's considered day-to-day.

Chris Getz cleared to return to action | 07/22/2013 6:56 PM

News

Chris Getz (knee) has been cleared for action after going through a workout Monday.

Kansas City Star

Impact

Getz isn't in Monday's lineup, but he's available off the bench and is facing no limitations with his left knee. "I went through a lower-body workout," Getz said. "I also did some running and agility stuff. I hit live off (Felipe) Paulino."

Chris Getz day-to-day with knee injury | 07/20/2013 9:24 PM

News

According to the Royals, Chris Getz left Saturday's game with left mild medial knee sprain.

Bob Dutton on Twitter

Impact

Consider him day-to-day. Johnny Giavotella probably won't be making his way back to the majors just yet.

Chris Getz leaves with knee injury | 07/20/2013 9:01 PM

News

Chris Getz left Saturday'a game in the fifth inning with an apparent left leg injury.

Jason Beck on Twitter

Impact

MLB.com's Jason Buck said Getz's knee buckled as he was trying to change directions, but that he was able to walk off on his own. Elliot Johnson replaced him at second base.

Chris Getz recalled from Triple-A | 07/19/2013 8:20 AM

News

Royals recalled 2B Chris Getz from Triple-A Omaha.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Getz will get another crack at the second base job after Johnny Giavotella failed to run away with it in his few weeks with the club. Elliot Johnson and Miguel Tejada also figure to see plenty of playing time at the keystone.

Royals option 2B Chris Getz to Triple-A | 06/22/2013 10:59 AM

News

Royals optioned 2B Chris Getz to Triple-A Omaha.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Getz struggled in 47 games with the Royals this season, batting .214/.276/.286 as a part-time starter. The move leaves just Miguel Tejada and Billy Butler as the only backup infielders on Kansas City's roster.

Royals expected to option Chris Getz | 06/22/2013 9:18 AM

News

The Royals are expected to option Chris Getz to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

Rob White on Twitter

Impact

With Jarrod Dyson set to return from the DL, Getz will be demoted over David Lough. The Royals have yet to confirm the report, but Elliot Johnson is expected to take over as the regular second baseman. Jeff Francoeur's roster spot remains safe for now.

Getz has zero hits since May 4 | 05/19/2013 3:40 AM

News

Chris Getz hasn't collected a hit since May 4.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

He hasn't played since May 13 and owns an ugly .170 OPS in 18 plate appearances this month. Getz has never been much of a hitter, but his .193/.221/.301 slash line in 2013 resets the bar to a new low. Kansas City is making due with Elliot Johnson and Miguel Tejada at second, which tells you all you need to know about their opinion of Getz. With additional help on the way from the farm, Getz may have just squandered his last opportunity to seize a starting major league gig.

Chris Getz struggling for Royals | 04/29/2013 11:05 PM

News

Chris Getz went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before being removed for a pinch-hitter Monday against the Indians.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Getz's average is down to .227, and he's walked just twice in 66 at-bats this season, giving him a dreadful .250 OBP. He's also yet to attempt a steal, which is very disappointing for anyone unfortunate enough to have him on their fantasy teams. Maybe the Royals will consider giving Miguel Tejada a look at second base if this keeps up.

Chris Getz homers in win over Reds | 03/01/2013 8:07 PM

News

Chris Getz hit a solo home run in the Royals' 3-2 win over the Reds on Friday.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Some rare power from Getz, who hasn't homered in a regular season game since 2009. Johnny Giavotella is off to a nice start this spring, but Getz isn't giving up the second base job without a fight. Unfortunately, speed is the only thing he brings to the table from a fantasy perspective.

Getz, Giavotella to compete at second base | 02/16/2013 2:45 PM

News

Royals manager Ned Yost said the second base job is a two-man battle between Chris Getz and Johnny Giavotella.

Bob Dutton on Twitter

Impact

It's not breaking news, but confirms what we already knew was going to be the case. Getz remains the favorite to open the season as the Royals' starting second baseman. Giavotella is younger with more upside and could push for a platoon role in spring training.

"On the surface, it doesn't look good, but it's a good scar," said Getz, who had the operation in August to repair a fracture. "It feels really good. It hasn't hindered my offseason workouts at all. There have been no issues. I'm not even thinking about it." A career .257/.314/.316 hitter, Getz is expected to be the Royals' regular second baseman in 2013, though he'll face some competition from Johnny Giavotella.